AYTO | Happily Ever After

[igiko]

You are cordially invited to
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
for an interdimensional reunion.

The scene is a sprawling garden in an undisclosed dimension. Peach- and white-colored decorations dot the grounds from the outdoor furnishing to decorative balloons that highlight the block letters spelling out HAPPILY EVER AFTER in the center. Music plays in the background, gently in volume so as not to disrupt socialization, while strings of light hang from the arbors, trees, and tents that glow warmly once the sun dips into evening.

Surely you'll be wanting to meet all the former contestants present, whether they came alone or as half (or third) of a pair. Low tables with heart-shaped cushions have been arranged at the heart of the garden for socializing with a small twist: seats have been assigned via name cards, and each table houses at least one former contestant from each round to encourage mingling between seasons. Once you settle down, you'll notice another card on the center of the table that reads: INTRODUCE YOUR CASTMATE (OR YOURSELF IN THE ABSENCE OF ONE). How's that for an icebreaker? Overseers, in their infinite power, have the privilege of sitting anywhere. Make friends and merry as you partake of the catered food and drinks, of which alcoholic beverages will be served only to those of age.

Once the introductory meal has concluded, former contestants are herded over to tents with cozy furnishing in which to lay and spend time with loved ones and old friends. That's right—the tents are designated by seasons for some catching up between castmates. There's another card here that encourages everyone to SHARE ONE THING THAT'S CHANGED SINCE YOUR APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW. After this, you're free to visit other tents and mingle to your heart's content.

A stack of cards atop a garden stool on a modest stage contains the names of every perfect match to date. For what? Why, to play charades! You must play out the perfect match listed on the card you draw with your match while the rest of the former contestants take a guess. If half of a match declines to participate or isn't in attendance, another former contestant or an Overseer is welcome to fill in. What if you didn't watch the other rounds? Well, then it's time to make educated guesses, isn't it? (Cards are drawn at random in character, but can be decided between players or via wheel).

Dinner ushers in an evening of romance. Bistro lights illuminate the garden, and the stage is cleared for dancing the night away. Of course, you're free to do whatsoever your heart desires if you've something else in mind. This particular corner of the world is, at least for today, your very own oyster.

( ooc: This is a reunion log for all game rounds of AYTO to date. All characters, including Overseers, are welcome to participate. As the passage of time can vary between dimensions, the answer to the question of "how long after X round is this reunion?" also depends on the characters. I'm watching you, Minato and Kotone. Feel free to handwave seating assignments and add in whatever you fancy to the setting, and do check back periodically as there is no all-inclusive channel to post new top-levels. Last but not least, have fun! )

INTRODUCTIONS | REUNIONS: AYTO, HOLIDATE, PUPPYCRUSH | CHARADES

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INTRODUCTIONS

[igiko]

Mingle between seasons here at the breakfast table! Remember to INTRODUCE YOUR CASTMATE or YOURSELF if you happen to be the sole representative of your season.

DIAMOND & JOHNNY, ZAPPER, SATSUKI & IFRIT

[igiko]

[lightguns]

I go by Zapper, after the grandaddy of all lightguns from the original NES - if you don't know what that means, I'm a pro gamer and it's one of the tools of the trade as it were, that's all ya need to know. It's nerd shit. I was in the Christmas round as a token Modern Technology Wrangler and Person Who Knows What Christmas Is. So who are you fine folks? Y'all like to party?

[By her first glance assessment, two of these people look like they could party and the other two are just intense.]

[comelately]

[ it's Johnny!! He's walking a little better than before - and, perhaps more noticeably, he's a little less sullen, too. Emphasis on "a little." Judging by his expression, he's less than thrilled to be back on this program. ]

Hey. Name's Johnny.

[ ... that's it. ]

[reappraise]

What a cute way to introduce each other. [ clapping their hands together once with an unnatural sounding clunk!! ] Johnny is from my season. He has a lovely horse, Slow Dancer, who I am sure he would be happy to talk about. They became so close in just a year... isn't that remarkable?

He's a bit shy, so be gentle with him.

[ said with just a Hint of mischief. ]

As for me... my name is Diamond. I guess you could say I'm something of an adventurer now. But I've been looking forward to meeting each of you, all this time since my journey here. Your seasons were so heart racing...

[warredrobe]

Listen well, since it won't be myself I'm introducing, and Ifrit is deserving of your fullest attention.

[Her tone is polite, as befits meeting people at a nice party, but it's also virtually impossible to remove the commanding presence from her voice.]

She is an appreciator of fine sweets and ardent defender of her friends. Her passionate mastery of fighting games is surpassed only by her own fiery will. Among us, she was the first to find her True Match, acting as our guiding light. Her aim with projectiles is unrivaled.

There's none who knows Ifrit's heart so well as herself, so ensure you truly get to know her yourselves.

MILLA & ASH, ROLAND, JUNIPER & STEVE

[igiko]

[duskspear]

[His gaze lingers on each and every person before he raises an upturned palm to address the table at large.]

It appears I'm the only one from the cabin, in which case I shall introduce myself.

Greetings, fair guests. I am Roland Glenbrook. My season was the second.

[souperb]

[ not them forcing milla to say things about other people? she couldn't even cobble together a nice introduction for herself?

which is why after such an awkward pause where she tries not to make extended eye contact with people, she's looking away and raising a hand to gesture at ash with a casual: ]

... Hey. This is Ash. He likes money, and you couldn't kill him if you tried.

[ (fond)? nailed it. ]

[feyfound]

[ Juniper is practically sparkling at everyone here. They all look so experienced and wise and cool...!! Her rabbit ears are twitching attentively! ]

Hail and well met!

[ With a grand sweep of her arm to gesture at one Steve Harrington, she clears her throat dramatically: ]

Introducing... The esteemed King Steve, kind and benevolent former ruler of Hawking [ Hawkins? ] High, and purveyor of Napoleon [ Neapolitan??? ] ice cream and illusory stories, including that of Starface!

[ Scarface... Anyway these introductions are going well! ]

We were in the round in the house with the really nice furniture and Pocky and a swimming pool!

CASSIUS & RUFUS, ERMES, KUROFUDE & ZUKO

[igiko]

CYRUS & YOOSUNG, KIZUNA, EMIL & ROXAS

[igiko]

JERITZA & MARCILLE, ROKA & RUTILE, TARTAGLIA

[igiko]

REUNIONS

[igiko]

Catch up with castmates here at the tent! Don't forget to SHARE ONE THING THAT'S CHANGED SINCE YOUR APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW.

AYTO

[igiko]

HOLIDATE

[igiko]

PUPPYCRUSH

[igiko]

CHARADES

[igiko]

Grab a partner and play out one of the perfect matches from the seasons. The wheel is here for the chaos of RNG.

[lightguns]

[It's fanservice.]

Okay, who wants to do this?

[duskspear]

[Roland lets Rutile pick the card of his choice once it's their turn. With their backs toward the audience, he exchanges glances with Rutile.]

. . . What do you think?

[everblaze]

[Ragnar is here.

To be precise, she's trying some of the food and drinks at one of the tables now that the initial round of introductions has concluded, leaving her to savor the flavors in peace. Currently, she's sampling some pastry coupled with an obscure flavor of tea and looking quite pleased.]

Mm, not bad. Human food is getting more acceptable by the day.

[aldaft]

[Once the time set aside for introductions and reunions has passed, Cyrus wanders over to the other tents where he can engage in unabashed people watching. Should he make eye contact with anyone, he'll eagerly step up for a conversation.]

Oh, hello there. Cyrus Albright, scholar from the Royal Academy of Atlasdam. To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

[It's highly likely that he already recognizes the other party, being the snoop that he is, but manners and all.]

[unrecompensed]

[Naturally Aoko is here by his side at certain points during the party, though she wanders away to say hi to people, of course.

She nudges his side.]

Did you watch the season with the kids? [THE TEENS... SO MANY TEENS.]

[feyfound]

[ She looks amazed! A royal scholar!? He sounds so fancy! ]

Juniper Veltris, Junior Adventurer in the Alchemighty Adventuring Guild!

[ With a hand on her chest, she bows courteously. ]

The pleasure is all mine, Mister Albright - you sound so smart!

[sleepingthorny]

[As always, Kizuna is a collision of high-class and adorable aesthetics that can only be pulled off with over a decade of finishing school. The iconic white electric wheelchair whirs over the carefully beveled cobblestones, though frequent correspondents have heard that she has resolved herself to get more experience with the manual ones that are for the time being more common in Adrestia. A brown capelet and skirt go over the long sleeves and leggings one might expect. Her hair braided to the side is decorated this time with a big pink synthetic kanzashi. Well, a certain topic comes to mind seeing all these people together, particularly when she and Aki haven't been making short work of the kitchen.]

Is there anything in particular you look forward to enjoying for supper? I must confess that I wondered for a moment whether the hors d'oeuvres would have any unusual effect, but it appears we are spared.